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Strengthening the home-school connection with ParentVUE
When families are connected to their child’s education, students do better in school, feel more supported, and are more likely to reach their full potential. That’s why we’ve invested in […]
Welcome back to school! A new school year begins at SDoL
There’s nothing quite like the first day of school. The sound of school buses pulling into the lot. The hum of excited chatter in the hallways. The mix of nerves […]
SDoL rolls out new StopFinder app for bus riders
Real-time bus tracking now available for families who qualify for transportation The School District of Lancaster announced on Tuesday, July 29, the launch of Stopfinder, a new app that will […]
Walk right in: SDoL’s Enrollment Walk-Ins make it easy to join our District family | Aug. 4 – Aug. 8
We know that preparing for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrollment. That’s why we’re making it as easy and accessible as possible with […]
[LNP + LancasterOnline] Lancaster elementary school teachers fish for knowledge in Japan this summer
Two School District of Lancaster educators, Kelsey and Taylor Pfaff, teachers at Wharton and Wickersham Elementary School, spent their summer 6,000 miles from home not to unwind, but to deepen […]
[Podcast] Wickersham ES principal Abby Rivera on Leading with Authenticity on Work Wisdom’s ‘The Behaviorist’
Leadership is not just about setting direction, it’s about creating environments where people can thrive. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate Abby Rivera, principal at Wickersham Elementary School, for her […]
Enroll today, win tomorrow: SDoL enrollment raffle open through July 31 | Win Hersheypark tickets
As we gear up for the 2025-26 school year, we’re inviting families to enroll now and enter for a chance to win an unforgettable summer experience! Here’s how it works: […]
From tank to creek: Wickersham ES brings environmental education to life with “Trout in the Classroom”
At Wickersham Elementary School, science class looks a little different. Alongside notebooks and pencils, there’s a humming filtration system, bubbling water, and dozens of tiny rainbow trout growing steadily in […]
Spring Break: Fri. April 18 – Mon. April 21 | schools and offices are closed
Spring Break is almost here! Just a friendly reminder that all School District of Lancaster schools and offices will be closed from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. Classes […]
Wickersham fourth graders collect 800+ food items turning classroom lesson into community impact
When Wickersham Elementary School’s fourth graders were asked to take on a real-world economics project, they didn’t just learn about resources, trade, or production. They learned how to listen to […]
Planting the seeds of imagination at Wickersham ES with Let’s Go 1-2-3 and author Diana Jules Peene
In Ms. Ka Yerger’s 1st grade classroom at Wickersham Elementary, something special took root, not just a lesson in reading, but a meaningful moment where stories and nature came together […]